Congratulations to the West Islip High School wind ensemble for its “Gold with Distinction” rating in this year’s New York State School Music Association’s Evaluation Festival. In the last 22 years, the wind ensemble has received the “Gold with Distinction” award 19 times on the highest difficulty level of music.

Date Added: 6/5/2025

Udall Road Middle School held its third annual Wellness Day on May 28. Students spent the day engaged in a variety of mindfulness and teambuilding activities. Rotating through the different stations throughout the day, they engaged in mindfulness activities indoors. Outside, students tested their physical fitness and teambuilding skills by playing games together and engaging in a Zumba lesson. Paws of War brought a therapy dog to visit on the tennis court while students enjoyed a treat.

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Date Added: 6/5/2025

Pre-kindergarten students from Manetuck Elementary School showed off their writing skills during a young author celebration on May 30. Special guests were invited to join the class as they shared some of their writings from the school year. One by one, each student walked the red carpet to share their “if I were an animal” writing with the audience. After each student spoke, they joined their guests to look over their literacy books filled with the class writings and drawings.

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Date Added: 6/4/2025

The West Islip girls golf team wrapped up a successful season with an impressive 9-3 record, showcasing remarkable growth from last year. The team's dedication and hard work, under the leadership of coach Mac Loudon, paid off with strong performances throughout the season. Maddie Kelly and Lyla Bartling earned All-League honors and qualified for the Suffolk County Championship at Middle Island Country Club, where both athletes represented West Islip with skill and determination. Great job, Lady Lions!

Date Added: 6/4/2025